Decision Memo Completed

Bay Springs Telephone Company

National Forests in Mississippi Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a service pole with a remote cabinet on Bienville National Forest System lands in order to improve telephone and internet service to local residents.

Location

The proposed project is within the existing State Highway 35 right-of-way approximately 1/4 mile north of the junction of State Highway 35 and County Road 504.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/23/2014
2
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bay Springs Telephone Company Service Pole InstallationDecision Signed Date: 10/15/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 32, Township 4 North, Range 8 East, Smith County, MS
Special use management